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He went to the chief priests <a href="/erv/matthew/26.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests, <a href="/gwt/matthew/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then one of the twelve apostles, the one named Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests. <a href="/gnt/matthew/26.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then one of the twelve disciples--the one named Judas Iscariot--went to the chief priests <a href="/isv/matthew/26.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then one of the Twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the high priests <a href="/msb/matthew/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests <a href="/net/matthew/26.htm">NET Bible</a> Then one of the twelve, the one named Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests <a href="/nheb/matthew/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests, <a href="/wbt/matthew/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests, <a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> At that time one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the High Priests <a href="/web/matthew/26.htm">World English Bible</a> Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Then one of the Twelve, who is called Judas Iscariot, having gone to the chief priests, said, <a href="/blb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then one of the Twelve, the one being called Judas Iscariot, having gone to the chief priests, <a href="/ylt/matthew/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Then one of the twelve, who is called Judas Iscariot, having gone unto the chief priests, said, <a href="/slt/matthew/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Then one of the twelve having gone forth, he being called Judas Iscariot, to the chief priests,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then went one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, to the chief priests, <a href="/cpdv/matthew/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the leaders of the priests, <a href="/nabre/matthew/26.htm">New American Bible</a> Then one of the Twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then one of the twelve, called Judas of Iscariot, went to the high priests; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/26.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Then one of the twelve who is called Yehuda Scariota went out to the Chief Priests,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/26.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests, <a href="/godbey/matthew/26.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, going to the chief priests, <a href="/haweis/matthew/26.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then went one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, to the chief priests, <a href="/mace/matthew/26.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Then one of the twelve, Judas Iscariot by name, went to the chief priests, <a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> At that time one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the High Priests <a href="/worrell/matthew/26.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Then one of the twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, going to the high priests, <a href="/worsley/matthew/26.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> About this time went one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, <a href="/parallel/matthew/26-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=7966" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/26.htm">Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus</a> 13Truly I tell you, wherever this gospel is preached in all the world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her.” 14<a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: Tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: heis (Adj-NMS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">one</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/1427.htm" title="1427: dōdeka (Adj-GMP) -- Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen.">Twelve,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the one</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legomenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">called</a> <a href="/greek/2455.htm" title="2455: Ioudas (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Judas, the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region.">Judas</a> <a href="/greek/2469.htm" title="2469: Iskariōtēs (N-NMS) -- Iscariot, surname of Judas. Of Hebrew origin; inhabitant of Kerioth; Iscariotes, an epithet of Judas the traitor.">Iscariot,</a> <a href="/greek/4198.htm" title="4198: poreutheis (V-APP-NMS) -- To travel, journey, go, die. ">went</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/749.htm" title="749: archiereis (N-AMP) -- High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.">chief priests</a> 15and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/13-2.htm">John 13:2</a> The evening meal was underway, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. <a href="/luke/22-3.htm">Luke 22:3-6</a> Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve. / And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted and agreed to give him money. ... <a href="/mark/14-10.htm">Mark 14:10-11</a> Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus. <a href="/john/12-4.htm">John 12:4-6</a> But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked, / “Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?” / Judas did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money bag, he used to take from what was put into it. <a href="/zechariah/11-12.htm">Zechariah 11:12-13</a> Then I told them, “If it seems right to you, give me my wages; but if not, keep them.” So they weighed out my wages, thirty pieces of silver. / And the LORD said to me, “Throw it to the potter”—this magnificent price at which they valued me. So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them to the potter in the house of the LORD. <a href="/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16-20</a> “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. / He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.” / (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out. ... <a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a> Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. <a href="/john/6-70.htm">John 6:70-71</a> Jesus answered them, “Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!” / He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus. <a href="/exodus/21-32.htm">Exodus 21:32</a> If the ox gores a manservant or maidservant, the owner must pay thirty shekels of silver to the master of that servant, and the ox must be stoned. <a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Matthew 27:3-5</a> When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. / “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.” / So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself. <a href="/john/18-2.htm">John 18:2-3</a> Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples. / So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons. <a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Psalm 55:12-14</a> For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide. / But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. / We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God. <a href="/acts/1-25.htm">Acts 1:25</a> to take up this ministry and apostleship, which Judas abandoned to go to his rightful place.” <a href="/jeremiah/32-6.htm">Jeremiah 32:6-9</a> Jeremiah replied, “The word of the LORD came to me, saying: / Behold! Hanamel, the son of your uncle Shallum, is coming to you to say, ‘Buy for yourself my field in Anathoth, for you have the right of redemption to buy it.’ / Then, as the LORD had said, my cousin Hanamel came to me in the courtyard of the guard and urged me, ‘Please buy my field in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, for you own the right of inheritance and redemption. Buy it for yourself.’” Then I knew that this was the word of the LORD. ... <a href="/john/17-12.htm">John 17:12</a> While I was with them, I protected and preserved them by Your name, the name You gave Me. Not one of them has been lost, except the son of destruction, so that the Scripture would be fulfilled.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests,one.<a href="/mark/14-10.htm">Mark 14:10</a> And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them.<a href="/luke/22-3.htm">Luke 22:3-6</a> Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve… <a href="/john/13-2.htm">John 13:2,30</a> And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him; … Judas.<a href="/matthew/10-4.htm">Matthew 10:4</a> Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.<a href="/john/6-70.htm">John 6:70,71</a> Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil? … <a href="/john/18-2.htm">John 18:2</a> And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/matthew/26-9.htm">High</a> <a href="/matthew/10-4.htm">Iscariot</a> <a href="/matthew/10-4.htm">Iscariote</a> <a href="/matthew/13-55.htm">Judas</a> <a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/matthew/26-2.htm">Time</a> <a href="/matthew/20-17.htm">Twelve</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/matthew/26-51.htm">High</a> <a href="/mark/3-19.htm">Iscariot</a> <a href="/mark/3-19.htm">Iscariote</a> <a href="/matthew/26-16.htm">Judas</a> <a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/matthew/26-16.htm">Time</a> <a href="/matthew/26-20.htm">Twelve</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 26</div>1. <a href="/matthew/26-1.htm">Jesus foretells his own death.</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">The rulers conspire against him.</a> 6. <a href="/matthew/26-6.htm">The woman anoints his feet.</a> 14. <a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Judas bargains to betray him.</a> 17. <a href="/matthew/26-17.htm">Jesus eats the Passover;</a> 26. <a href="/matthew/26-26.htm">institutes his holy supper;</a> 30. <a href="/matthew/26-30.htm">foretells the desertion of his disciples, and Peter's denial;</a> 36. <a href="/matthew/26-36.htm">prays in the garden;</a> 47. <a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">and being betrayed by a kiss,</a> 57. <a href="/matthew/26-57.htm">is carried to Caiaphas,</a> 69. <a href="/matthew/26-69.htm">and denied by Peter.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/26.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then one of the Twelve This phrase highlights the significance of Judas's role as one of the twelve apostles, a group personally chosen by Jesus. The number twelve is symbolic, representing the twelve tribes of Israel, indicating a new covenant community. Judas's betrayal is particularly poignant because it comes from within this intimate circle, emphasizing the theme of betrayal from within one's own community, as seen in <a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a>, which foreshadows the betrayal of a close friend.the one called Judas Iscariot Judas Iscariot is distinguished from other individuals named Judas in the New Testament. "Iscariot" likely refers to his place of origin, Kerioth, a town in Judea, making him possibly the only Judean among the Galilean apostles. This geographical distinction may have influenced his perspective and actions. Judas's role as the treasurer for the group (<a href="/john/12-6.htm">John 12:6</a>) and his eventual betrayal are often seen as fulfilling Old Testament prophecies, such as <a href="/zechariah/11-12.htm">Zechariah 11:12-13</a>, which speaks of thirty pieces of silver.went to the chief priests The chief priests were influential leaders in the Jewish religious hierarchy, responsible for temple worship and maintaining order. Their involvement in plotting against Jesus highlights the tension between Jesus's teachings and the established religious authority. This act of Judas going to them signifies a deliberate choice to align with those opposed to Jesus, fulfilling the prophecy of <a href="/psalms/2.htm">Psalm 2:1-2</a>, where rulers conspire against the Lord's Anointed. Judas's approach to the chief priests marks the beginning of the events leading to Jesus's crucifixion, a pivotal moment in the narrative of redemption.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/judas_iscariot.htm">Judas Iscariot</a> One of the twelve disciples of Jesus, known for betraying Jesus to the chief priests. His actions set in motion the events leading to the crucifixion. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_twelve.htm">The Twelve</a> Refers to the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus, who were His closest followers and witnesses to His ministry. 3. <a href="/topical/c/chief_priests.htm">Chief Priests</a> Religious leaders in Jerusalem who held significant authority in Jewish society. They were instrumental in plotting against Jesus. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where these events took place, significant as the center of Jewish worship and the location of the Temple. 5. <a href="/topical/b/betrayal.htm">Betrayal</a> The act of Judas going to the chief priests marks the beginning of the betrayal of Jesus, a pivotal event in the Passion account.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_unchecked_sin.htm">The Danger of Unchecked Sin</a> Judas's betrayal serves as a warning about the dangers of allowing sin, such as greed or disillusionment, to take root in our hearts. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_human_actions.htm">God's Sovereignty in Human Actions</a> Despite Judas's betrayal, God's redemptive plan through Jesus's crucifixion and resurrection was fulfilled, demonstrating God's sovereignty. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_faithfulness.htm">The Importance of Faithfulness</a> As followers of Christ, we are called to remain faithful and vigilant, guarding our hearts against betrayal and unfaithfulness. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_free_will.htm">The Role of Free Will</a> Judas's actions remind us of the gift and responsibility of free will, and the consequences of our choices. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_forgiveness.htm">Repentance and Forgiveness</a> While Judas's account ends tragically, it underscores the importance of seeking repentance and forgiveness, which are always available through Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 26</a> <a href="/q/how_does_matt_26_14-16_fit_historical_norms.htm">How does the betrayal arrangement in Matthew 26:14–16 align historically with known practices of the Jewish leadership and Roman authorities of that era? </a> <a href="/q/how_to_handle_betrayal_and_deceit.htm">How should we respond to betrayal and deceit?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_gnostic_gospels.htm">What are the Gnostic Gospels?</a> <a href="/q/what's_spy_wednesday's_significance.htm">What is the significance of Spy Wednesday?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot.--The narrative of St. John leads us, as has been said, to connect the act of treachery with the fact just recorded. There was the shame, and therefore the anger, of detected guilt; there was the greed of gain that had been robbed of its expected spoil, and thirsted for compensation. The purpose that had been formed by the priests and scribes after the resurrection of Lazarus (<a href="/john/11-47.htm" title="Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man does many miracles.">John 11:47</a>) may well have become known, and have suggested the hope of a reward. All these feelings were gathering strength through the three days that followed. Possibly there mingled with them a sense of disappointment that the kingly entry into Jerusalem was not followed up by immediate victory. St. Luke's words, that "Satan entered into Judas" (<a href="/luke/22-3.htm" title="Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.">Luke 22:3</a>), are remarkable (1) as implying the personal influence of the Tempter; (2) as indicating the fiendish tenacity with which he followed out his purpose; (3) as coinciding with what St. John (<a href="/john/13-27.htm" title="And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus to him, That you do, do quickly.">John 13:27</a>) relates at a later stage of his guilt. Nor can we forget that, even at an earlier period of his discipleship, our Lord had used words which spoke of the "devil-nature" that was already working in his soul (<a href="/john/6-70.htm" title="Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?">John 6:70</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 14-16. - Compact of Judas with the Jewish authorities to betray Jesus. (<a href="/mark/14-10.htm">Mark 14:10, 11</a>; <a href="/luke/22-3.htm">Luke 22:3-6</a>.) Verse 14. - Then. The time referred to is the close of Christ's addresses, and the assembling of the Jewish authorities mentioned at the beginning of the chapter, vers. 6-13 being parenthetical. It is reasonable to suppose that the loss of the three hundred denarii, at which he would have had the handling, and the reproof then administered, gave the final impulse to the treachery of Judas. This seems to be signified by the synoptists' introduction of the transaction at Bethany immediately before the account of Judas's infamous bargain (see preliminary note on vers. 6-13). One of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot. That he was one of the twelve, the chosen companions of Christ, emphasizes his crime, makes it more amazing and more heinous. To witness the daily life of Christ, to behold his miracles of mercy, to listen to his heavenly teaching, to hear his stern denunciations of such sins as covetousness and hypocrisy, and in spite of all to bargain with his bitterest enemies for his betrayal, reveals a depth of perverse wickedness which is simply appalling. Well may the evangelist say that Satan entered into Judas (<a href="/luke/22-3.htm">Luke 22:3</a>); it was the devil's work he was doing; he followed this evil inspiration, and thought not whither it would lead him. Went unto the chief priests. Their hostility was no secret. Judas and everybody knew of their hatred of Jesus, and of their attempts to get him into their power; he saw his way to carrying out his purpose, and making of it some pecuniary gain. We are not to suppose that this miserable man sank all at once to this depth of iniquity. Nemo repente fit turpissimus. Though the descent to Avernus be easy, it is gradual; it has its steps and pauses, its allurements and checks. Modern criticism has endeavoured to minimize the crime of Judas, or even to regard him as a hero misunderstood; but the facts are entirely in favour of the traditional view. We can trace the path by which the apostle developed into the traitor, by studying the hints which the Gospels afford. He was probably at first fairly sincere in attaching himself to Christ's company. Being a man of business capacity and skill in the management of money matters, he was appointed treasurer of the little funds at the disposal of Christ and his followers. Half-hearted and self-seeking, his undertaking this office was a snare to which he easily fell a victim. He began by petty peculations, which were not discovered by his comrades (<a href="/john/12-6.htm">John 12:6</a>), though he must often have felt an uneasy apprehension that his Master saw through him, and that many of his warnings were directed at him (see <a href="/john/6-64.htm">John 6:64, 70, 71</a>). This feeling lessened the love for Jesus, though it did not drive him to open apostasy. He had admitted the demon of covetousness to his breast, and he now adhered to Christ for the hope of satisfying greed and worldly ambition. The teaching and miracles of Christ had no marked influence on such a disposition, softened not his hard heart, effected no change in his evil and selfish desires. And when he saw his hopes disappointed, when he heard Christ's announcement of his speedy death, which his knowledge of the rulers' animosity rendered only too certain, his only feeling was hatred and disgust. The transient expectations raised by the triumphal entry were not fulfilled; there was no assumption of the earthly conqueror's part, there were no rewards for Christ's followers, nothing but enmity and threatening danger on every side. Judas, seeing all this, perceiving that no worldly advantage would be gained by fidelity to the losing side, determined to make what profit he could under present circumstances. Not with the mistaken idea of forcing Christ to declare himself, and to put himself at the head of a popular movement, nor with any notion of Christ miraculously saving himself from his enemies' hands, but simply from sordid love of gain, he made his infamous offer to the chief priests. It was just when they were in perplexity, and had determined on nothing except that the arrest and the condemnation were not to take place during the feast, that Judas was introduced into the assembly. No wonder "they were glad" (<a href="/mark/14-11.htm">Mark 14:11</a>); here was a solution of the contemplated difficulty; they need have no fear of a rising in favour of Christ; if among his chosen followers some were disaffected, and one was ready to betray him, they might work their will, when he was once quietly apprehended, without any danger of rescue and disturbance (see on Matthew 27:3). <a href="/commentaries/matthew/26-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then Τότε (Tote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5119.htm">Strong's 5119: </a> Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. one εἷς (heis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Twelve, δώδεκα (dōdeka) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1427.htm">Strong's 1427: </a> Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen. the [one] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. called λεγόμενος (legomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. Judas Ἰούδας (Ioudas) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2455.htm">Strong's 2455: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Judas, the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region. Iscariot, Ἰσκαριώτης (Iskariōtēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2469.htm">Strong's 2469: </a> Iscariot, surname of Judas. Of Hebrew origin; inhabitant of Kerioth; Iscariotes, an epithet of Judas the traitor. went πορευθεὶς (poreutheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4198.htm">Strong's 4198: </a> To travel, journey, go, die. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. chief priests ἀρχιερεῖς (archiereis) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_749.htm">Strong's 749: </a> High priest, chief priest. 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